Parc Ornithologique is a wetlands bird park near Les Saintes Maries de la Mer. It’s a beautiful reserve with flamingos galore and many other species. It’s a great place for bird watching and enjoying the incredible Camargue landscape. You could just pop in for an hour or spend a few days here, it’s perfect for wheelchair users, the paths are great and they even have a wheelchair accessible eco toilet, Enviroloo. Bring your camera, sunscreen, hat, bottle of water, mosquito repellent and a picnic (there is a cafe too).

Wheelchair Travel – Parc Ornithologique, Camargue
Baby Storks

Wheelchair Travel – Parc Ornithologique, Camargue
Disabled Eco Toilet

The main loop (about 2.5k) is very accessible with easy flat paths and you will see plenty of wildlife and flamingos here. We were told that the larger loop also has good paths but the only thing is that you must cross quite a steep bridge to get onto that side. My carer said it was doable with a strong helper but we didn’t bother as we were already too hot and a bit tired.

The petit train at Mejanes is not wheelchair accessible. You can’t drive onto the train in your wheelchair. However if you can manage the 2 steps onto the train it’s a fun ride (about 25minutes) and good value at 4 euros (and he didn’t charge my carer). If you can fold your wheelchair you can take it on the train (my carer lifted it on for me), the other option would be to leave it in the station. Once you’re on the train sit back and enjoy the views of wetland landscapes, Camargue horses and bulls while listening to gypsy flamenco on the trains sound system!

Strangely at Mejanes only the women’s side of the toilets are wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair accessible footpath which takes you through the countryside and past Etang du Vaccares (big lake) it’s a loop so you end up back at the car park after about a 2.5km walk. It’s an unsurfaced earth path so can be a bit bumpy in places. There are no hills or slopes to climb, it’s all pretty flat.

Things To Do For Disabled Travellers In The Camargue – Town & Beach
For wheelchair access information please check out my post on Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
For general tourist information in Les Saintes Maries de la Mer and the Camargue check out this website www.saintesmaries.com